(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 If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
Delano
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From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She longed for Rosa and Tulee, and Madame and the Signor.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading She longed for Rosa and Tulee, and Madame and the Signor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
not any; not one
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
other's
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From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
SignornounUS /ˈsiːnjɔːr/
used as an Italian courtesy title; can be prefixed to the name or used separately
From this reading She longed for Rosa and Tulee, and Madame and the Signor.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
in the near future
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
not in physical motion
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
required or under orders
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
tastefuladjectiveUS /ˈteɪstfəl/
having or showing or conforming to good taste
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
tenderest
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From this reading Notwithstanding the tenderest care for her comfort and happiness, she could not help being sometimes oppressed with homesickness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
a special situation
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
Tulee
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From this reading She longed for Rosa and Tulee, and Madame and the Signor.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her Boston home was tasteful and elegant, but everything seemed foreign and strange.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She did indeed need to be often reminded by Mrs. Delano that it would be the most unkind thing toward her sister, as well as hazardous to herself, to attempt any communication.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Flora could have known all this, the sisters would have soon been locked in each other's arms; but while she supposed that Rosa still regarded Mr. Fitzgerald with perfect love and confidence, no explanation of her flight could be given.
