AILINGadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
(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 And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
Christina
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From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
divisible by two
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
fervournoun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
fishing-grounds
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From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
Jamie
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From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
held dear
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
netsnounUS /nets/
plural of “net” — a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
deliver by singing
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
Sophy
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From this reading And next to this intensely personal cause of happiness, was the fact that of all his mates, and even before his mother or Sophy, Andrew had chosen _her_ for his confidant.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE AILING HEART Not often in her life had Christina felt so happy as she did at this fortunate hour.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
in the direction of
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two things especially made her heart sing for joy; one was the fact that Jamie had never been so tender, so full of joyful anticipation, so proud of his love and his future, as in their interview of that evening.
in or at the place that
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She loved her brother very much, and she respected him with an equal fervour.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The very thought of his beauty and goodness made her walk unconsciously to the door, and look over the sea towards the fishing-grounds, where he was doubtless working at the nets, and thinking of her.
