used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
anew
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
(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 But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
any thing at all
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
an opposing military force
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
Errington
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From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
Eustace
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From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
at any time
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
obtain
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
death of a person
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
immediately past
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
held dear
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
rends
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From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
self-abnegationnoun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
sterileadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
undesiredadjective
not desired
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
precisely as stated
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
(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 Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having thus routed the enemy, Eustace returned to his hotel very well satisfied with his victory, which he hoped would be productive of good in removing the obstacle to the reconciliation of husband and wife.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading For his own part, he felt considerable astonishment at the self-abnegation of his conduct, seeing that he was doing his best to place the woman he loved so devotedly beyond any possible chance of being anything to him.
wooverbUS /wuː/
seek someone's favor
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But since his last interview with Lady Errington, the astute man of the world had been quick to read her true feelings, and had therefore given up all hope of winning her love.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Death ever rends asunder marriage bonds, So should he die, this husband undesired, She would be free to woo and wed again And I might haply gain her hand, her heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there is folly in this argument, For such a course would breed but sterile love, Seeing the first link in the chain of circumstance Is ominous indeed--a dead man's grave."
