used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "How can I help it?
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You silly child! what makes you think so?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "How can I help it?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
How
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From this reading "How can I help it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How can I help it?
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How can I help it?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
Lora
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From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "You silly child! what makes you think so?"
Marion
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From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
Marion's
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From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
not any; not one
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "You silly child! what makes you think so?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
not in physical motion
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "You silly child! what makes you think so?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
to-day
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From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lora was herself in love, and could interpret them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You silly child! what makes you think so?"
at the time that
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading No wonder that she should suspect that her cousin was in a like dilemma; no wonder she should feel sure that Marion's heart had been given away; though when, and to whom, she was still ignorant, as any stranger within the limits of the camp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Marion!" said she, drawing near to her cousin, and whispering so as not to be overheard, "you are not happy to-day?"
