used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
(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 "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
an occurrence of something
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
a female human offspring
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
LifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
held dear
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
take in marriage
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
not any; not one
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
determined
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
VanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He meant to marry Violet Tempest or her mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
Winstanley
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From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conrad Winstanley had come to the New Forest with his mind resolved upon one of two things.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
WorldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading "After all," argued Worldly Wisdom, "the alternative is not to be despised.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "He was worthy to be loved a Lifetime."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the case was quite hopeless with the daughter, he would content himself with winning the lesser prize; and though Vanity whispered that there was no woman living he might not win for himself if he chose to be sufficiently patient and persevering, instinct told him that Violet frankly detested him.
