AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
Athel
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From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
CONFLICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
consciousadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnʃəs/
intentionally conceived
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
freelyadverbUS /ˈfriːli/
in a free manner
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
Redwing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
restfulnessnoun
the attribute of being restful
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
ritualnounUS /ˈrɪtʃuːəl/
any customary observance or practice
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
Rossall
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From this reading Mrs. Rossall did not look for confidences.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
separateverbUS /ˈsepəreɪt/
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
shallowadjectiveUS /ˈʃæloʊ/
lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
thoroughlyadverbUS /ˈθɜːroʊli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The change in her from the free gaiety and restfulness of the morning of her arrival could not escape notice, though she affected a continuance of the bright mood.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Mr. Athel and his sister both observed her real preoccupation, as if of trouble, and mentally attributed it to something that had passed during the afternoon's ride.
veilnounUS /veɪl/
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
Wilfrid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONFLICT OF OPINIONS Beatrice Redwing's visit only extended over the second day, and during that there was little, if any, separate conversation between her and Wilfrid.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Beatrice would gossip freely enough of trivial experiences, or of the details of faith and ritual, but the innermost veil of her heart was never raised; all her friends felt that, though they could not easily have explained in what way they became conscious of this reserve, she seemed so thoroughly open, not to say so shallow.
