used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
battens
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From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
convertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvərts/
plural of “convert” — a person who has been converted to another religious or political belief
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
command with authority
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
duchesses
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From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
Earl'snounUS /ɜːrlz/
possessive form of “earl” — a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
elixirnounUS /ɪˈlɪksər/
a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
at any time
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
a man of refinement
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
inexpensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspensɪv/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
jauntsnounUS /dʒɔːnts/
plural of “jaunt” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
Jennings
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From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
kitchenmaids
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From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
engage in
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
not any; not one
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
a human being
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
petrolnounUS /ˈpetroʊl/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
on the contrary
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading Nor did Miss Jennings herself, beyond arousing in him a dim realisation of the fact that the elixir of life is not exclusively composed of petrol, make any direct impression upon Philip's peace of mind.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
Saturday-afternoon
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From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
sentimentalitynounUS /ˌsentəmenˈtælɪti/
falsely emotional in a maudlin way
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
a male human offspring
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
TIMOTHYnounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was not of the breed which battens upon that inexpensive brand of literature which converts kitchenmaids into duchesses.
precisely as stated
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY SON TIMOTHY PHILIP and Miss Jennings resumed business faces next morning; and although they subsequently indulged in other jaunts, one of which--a Saturday-afternoon excursion to Earl's Court--included sister May, no cloud of sentimentality ever arose between them to obscure the simple clarity of their relations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She recognised Philip for what he was--a very kind, rather shy, and entirely trustworthy gentleman--and accepted such attentions as he offered her with freedom and confidence.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Jennings was much too matter-of-fact a young person to cherish any romantic yearnings after her employer.
