used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
anew
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
CartwrightnounUS /ˈkɑːrtraɪt/
English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
set up or found
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
only a very short time before
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
how
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From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
and nothing more
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
go away from a place
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
the act of departing
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
provided with artificial light
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
Penington
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From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
by chance
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
Phillis
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From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
with speed
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
swiftnessnounUS /ˈswɪftnəs/
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
thoughtfulnessnounUS /ˈθɔːtfəlnɪs/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
in or at the place that
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She lit the candles and went away, leaving Phillis just where she had found her, so that the girl's thoughts, which this conversation had hardly broken in upon, rapidly shaped themselves again in the same form.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr Penington, whom she had not seen for a day or two, was radiant with the delight of being near her again, and his pleasure sent a sort of answering glow into her own heart.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading It was impossible for her to remain untouched by the kind thoughtfulness with which he contrived to shield and leave her in peace, or by the swiftness with which he seemed to anticipate her wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have told herself that Miss Cartwright made the centre, and perhaps she did, but round that centre, with its tender and gentle recollections, how many other fancies grouped themselves.
but in spite of that
From this reading And somehow or other that evening the question, which she had not yet answered to her own satisfaction, became more persistent.
