used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
exhale hard
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
how
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From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
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 IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
love-letter
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From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
and nothing more
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
others
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From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
Sophia
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From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
Sophia's
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From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she took a firm grip of herself and opened the envelope.
thinnessnounUS /ˈθɪnnɪs/
relatively small dimension through an object as opposed to its length or width
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As she read it seemed as though a great blow were struck at her heart.
at the time that
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Sophia's first and only love-letter, and she sent it when she got back to England, as a summons to that friendship in which she could have given as richly as in love; and for which, although he had planned it so eagerly, he had too much knack of passion and too little depth of feeling.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She took the letter to her refuge on the wall and sat for a while unable to read it, the old nausea upon her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IV The following evening his letter came, and Sophia, noting the thinness of it compared with those others she had had, knew how his need of her had slackened.
