used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
anew
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
Kynaston
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From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
a room where books are kept
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "LITTLE PITCHERS."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
engage in
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
Nevill
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From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
on one occasion
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
and nothing more
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
PITCHERSnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading "LITTLE PITCHERS."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
reverences
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From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
term of address for a man
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
Vera
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From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
at the time that
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
which person or people
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It was an easier matter to win him than Vera thought.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A week later Sir John Kynaston sat alone by his library fire, after breakfast, and owned to himself that he had fallen hopelessly and helplessly in love with Vera Nevill.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Once at least in a man's life, if only for a brief space, he reverences the saint in the woman he desires.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading He may love and pursue again and again, but she who has power to hold him back, who can make him tremble instead of woo, who can make him silent when he feels eloquent, and restrained when most impassioned, has won from him what never again can be given.
