used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
anew
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
(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 He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
bledverbUS /bled/
inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
corsair's
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From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
DissensionnounUS /dɪˈsenʃən/
disagreement among those expected to cooperate
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
Ellen
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From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
gêne
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From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
how
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From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
JoiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
L'Estrange
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From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
Lewes
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From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
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 With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
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 "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
O'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
Preston
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From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
get by special effort
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
unusual or striking
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
not in physical motion
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Captain L'Estrange had proceeded with his troop by slow stages to the Preston barracks, situated a short distance out of Brighton, on the Lewes road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
Wentworth
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From this reading His faith in Ellen was still secure, though it had been somewhat rudely shaken by her singular conduct since the arrival of Lord Wentworth.
at the time that
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Alas! how light a cause may move Dissension between hearts that love."--_Moore._ "But when I older grew, Joining a corsair's crew, O'er the dark wave I flew With the marauders; Wild was the life we led, Many the souls that sped, Many the hearts that bled By our stern orders."--_Longfellow._
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could not but have noticed that a kind of _gêne_ had sprung up between them; but he paid little attention to his mind's suggestions, and thought that in a short time all would run smooth again.
produce a literary work
From this reading With this idea, one of the first things he did after his arrival was to write a long and affectionate letter to his betrothed.
