(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
Adela
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From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
anew
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LANCE AND SYLVESTER.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, I'm not," he answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
I'm
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From this reading "No, I'm not," he answered.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
Jessie
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From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
LANCEnounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading LANCE AND SYLVESTER.
Lance'snounUS /ˈlænsɪz/
possessive form of “lance” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
the act of departing
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I'm not," he answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
Reefes
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From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
in the near future
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
SYLVESTER
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From this reading LANCE AND SYLVESTER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But his mood soon changed; he was not able to evade the importance which she had assumed for him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So mingled and conflicting were the considerations in Lance's mind, on leaving the Reefes, that he was not sure he would want to see Adela again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you are satisfied now," said Jessie, as they rode homeward together.
