anew
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
dinner-time
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From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading How would he find her?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
Gard's
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From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
HOW
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From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
immediately past
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
not any; not one
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Last night the disturbance of her feelings had shaken her out of herself somewhat, and shown her to him in new and delightful lights.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW ONE FELL OVER Gard’s first waking thoughts next morning were of Nance entirely.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading If, this morning, she should be to some extent withdrawn again into her natural modest shell, he would not be surprised; and he made up his mind, then and there, to be in no wise disappointed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would see her at dinner-time.
