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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
also
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
amazement
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
analysed
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
ANOTHERnounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
Arabin
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
carrying
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
certainly
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
connection
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
deep
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
depression
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
despised
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
donenounUS /done/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
Eleanor
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
Eleanor's
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
else
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
experienced
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
feelingnounUS /ˈfeeling/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
feelings
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
fond
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
friend
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
gnawing
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
heard
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
how
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
incredulity
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
indefinable
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
inward
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
knownounUS /know/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
LOVE
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
loved
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
marriage
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
matter
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
mindnounUS /mind/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
Mr
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
off
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
other
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
period
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
prevent
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
prize
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
probability
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
rectory
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
regret
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
said
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
SCENE
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
self-abasement
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
Slope
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From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
some
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
somewhat
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
soon
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
sorrow
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
species
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
spirits
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
strictly
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
sweet
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
there
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
thinknounUS /think/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
thoroughly
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
true
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
unconquerable
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
unfortunate
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
up
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From this reading It has been said that he was not in love with Eleanor, and up to this period this certainly had been true.
very
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From this reading But as soon as he heard that she loved some one else, he began to be very fond of her himself.
vile
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
visitor
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From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading ANOTHER LOVE SCENE But there was another visitor at the rectory whose feelings in this unfortunate matter must be somewhat strictly analysed.
wife
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
wished
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From this reading He did not make up his mind that he wished to have her for his wife; he had never thought of her, and did not know how to think of her, in connection with himself; but he experienced an inward indefinable feeling of deep regret, a gnawing sorrow, and unconquerable depression of spirits, and also a species of self-abasement that he--he Mr Arabin--had not done something to prevent that other he, that vile he, whom he so thoroughly despised, from carrying off his sweet prize.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Arabin had heard from his friend of the probability of Eleanor's marriage with Mr Slope with amazement, but not with incredulity.
