used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
for the reason that
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
Brewster
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From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
dearly loved
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
one or the other of two
From this reading Or Elizabeth either!
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
Giles's
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From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
HumilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or Elizabeth either!
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
reveredadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɪrd/
profoundly honored
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
relieve from
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
express in words
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
Tilley
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From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
at the time that
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
in or at the place that
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
which person or people
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading "I surely feel like a wicked hypocrite," sighed Constance, watching her friends away as she turned toward the house that sheltered the elder.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Constance invented a question that must be asked Elder Brewster because she knew that the girls, though they revered him, feared him, and never willingly went where they must reply to his gravely kind attempts at conversation with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "What would dear little Humility say if she knew I had tried to get rid of her?
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Deep Love, Deep Wound Constance had escaped from Humility Cooper and Elizabeth Tilley who had affectionately joined her when she had appeared on her way to the beach to await Giles's return.
