Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

(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 Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

on or to one side

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

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From this reading "YOU WILL TRY ME, AVE?"

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From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

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From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

past form of “bemoan” — regret strongly

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

with bitterness; in a resentful manner

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

a young female

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading Handsome!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

characteristic of a mother

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

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From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "YOU WILL TRY ME, AVE?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

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From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

without speaking

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

a feeling of excessive concern

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

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From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "To think my girl, my own beautiful Maud, should be set aside by that red-haired woman!

make an effort or attempt

From this reading "YOU WILL TRY ME, AVE?"

precisely as stated

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

which person or people

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "YOU WILL TRY ME, AVE?"

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From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Averil had a painful interview with her step-mother the next morning; but she was very patient with the poor, weak woman, who bemoaned herself so bitterly.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading Mrs. Willmot never brooded silently over her wrongs; her feeble nature needed the relief of words; her outbursts of lamentation, of indignation, of maternal solicitude, were all poured into Averil's ears.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "YOU WILL TRY ME, AVE?"