used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
Brian
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From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
a young person of either sex
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
Erica's
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divisible by two
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
high-souled
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From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
How
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From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
not in physical motion
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
UndinenounUS /ˈʌndiːn/
any of various female water spirits
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He saw quite well that any intrusion of his love, even any slight manifestation of it, might do untold harm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The truth was, that his Undine, although in many respects a high-souled woman, was still in some respects a child.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading R. Browning During the year of Erica's illness, Brian began to realize his true position toward her better than he had hitherto done.
yearnsverbUS /jɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “yearn” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading How can man love but what he yearns to help?
but in spite of that
From this reading She was not ready for it yet why, he could not have told.
