used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
for the reason that
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He _did_ trust her, of course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "SOME DAY--SOME WAY--SOMEHOW!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He _did_ trust her, of course.
didn't
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From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
Garth
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From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
a young female
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
ludicrouslyadverbUS /ˈluːdəkrəsli/
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "SOME DAY--SOME WAY--SOMEHOW!"
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading "SOME DAY--SOME WAY--SOMEHOW!"
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "SOME DAY--SOME WAY--SOMEHOW!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The man was completely, almost ludicrously in her power; and Zelie didn't flatter herself that what he had done was done entirely because of trust in her.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading But as the girl set forth to carry out his wishes, she realised that he had turned to her as much through a man's blindness as through perfect faith in her unfailing friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
Zelie
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From this reading If Zelie Marks had been a malicious girl she could, with a few words through the telephone or on paper, have spoiled at a stroke such few chances of happiness as remained to Garth.
