used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
move towards
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
BROTHER'SnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
one or the other of two
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
at any time
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
the organ of sight
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
the act of departing
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
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 In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
magneticadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnetɪk/
of or relating to or caused by magnetism
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
MOTEnounUS /moʊt/
(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
Pamela
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From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
SARA
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From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
only a very short time before
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
Swayne's
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From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SARA REGARDED THE MOTE IN HER BROTHER’S EYE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days after these events, caprice or curiosity led Sara to Swayne’s cottage.
not known
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She had very much given up going there--why, she could scarcely have explained.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading In reality she knew nothing about the relationship between her brother and her friend; but either that, unknown to herself, had exercised some kind of magnetic repulsion upon her, or her own preoccupation had withdrawn Sara from any special approach to her little favorite.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have said she was as fond of her as ever; but in fact she did not want Pamela as she had wanted her.
