used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
Agatha
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From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
(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 It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
beautified
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From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
Bowen
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From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
business-like
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From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
compositionsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “composition” — the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
a young female
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
Harper'snounUS /ˈhɑːrpərz/
possessive form of “harper” — someone who plays the harp
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
love-letter
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From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
not any; not one
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
not one, and not any
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
Northen
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From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
express in words
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
up to a particular time
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
having come into contact
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
precisely as stated
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
which person or people
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It touched her very much; for a time absorbing all distinct resolutions or intentions in a maze of pleasant, tender pity, and wonderment not unmixed with fear.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading A second harmless adventure of like kind had furnished her with a little amusement and some vexation,--but never till now had her girlish heart been approached by any wooing which she could instinctively feel was that of real love.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say that Agatha Bowen slept but ill that night would be unnecessary; since there is probably no girl who did not do so after receiving a first love-letter.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Half the night she lay awake, planning what she should do and say in the future; writing in her head a dozen imaginary answers to Mr. Harper's letter, until she recollected that he had expressly stated it required none.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And this was indeed her first; for the commonplace and business-like episode of young Northen had not been beautified by any such compositions.
