a positive feeling of liking
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
Ann
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From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
held dear
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
a particular point in time
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
plagueverbUS /pleɪɡ/
cause to suffer a blight
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
a source of difficulty
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
precisely as stated
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
(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 There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This moment would have been one of unalloyed delight to her had there been no trouble lurking for him, of which he was altogether unaware.
which person or people
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There was no on in the world whom she loved so well.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading WORSE THAN DEAD Ann Holland sat down on the other side of the hearth, opposite her rector; but she could not lift up her eyes to his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His forbearance and kindness toward her unfortunate brother, who was the plague and shame of her life, had completely won for him an affection that would have astonished him if he could have known its devotion.
wretchednessnoun
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
but in spite of that
From this reading So rejoiced she was at his return that it seemed as if no event in her monotonous life hitherto had been so happy; yet she was terrified at the very thought of his coming wretchedness.
