used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
Aniela
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From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
Aniela's
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From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked impatiently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
divisible by two
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked impatiently.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading I asked impatiently.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
joined in matrimony
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
express in words
From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I am anxious to see her married before I die."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She does not care for him, but is a good and obedient child.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
express in words
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
(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 I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does Aniela say to this?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
but in spite of that
From this reading I did not care to prolong the conversation, which irritated me more than I can tell; and though I understand well enough, if that match has not been arranged, it was Aniela's doing, yet I feel aggrieved that she should allow a man like that even to look at her.
