used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
every person
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
engage in
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
one's
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From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
others
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From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
Peveril
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From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
express in words
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
unchangeableadjective
not changeable or subject to change
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I suppose it is true after all that everybody has his or her own point of view, which is different from all others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could not have imagined, had I not seen it, the difference there was between the aspect of things to her and to me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Besides, common fairness requires that I should allow Mrs Peveril to have the same privilege as myself, and tell things her own way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had not intended to carry on any further a history which is chiefly about myself; but events are always occurring which change one’s mind from day to day, and alter one’s most fixed resolutions.
which person or people
From this reading I do not pretend to understand people who make unchangeable decisions, and certainly I am not one of them.
