used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
Alice
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From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
ARDEN
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From this reading SIR REGINALD ARDEN.
Arden's
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From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
Darnley
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From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
many times at short intervals
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
a young female
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
kaleidoscopenounUS /kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp/
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
Maubray
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From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
make reference to
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
a particular point in time
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
phantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
REGINALD
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From this reading SIR REGINALD ARDEN.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
riantadjective
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR REGINALD ARDEN.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
required or under orders
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
precisely as stated
From this reading One picture, a very pretty one, frequently presented itself, and always her heart felt a strange little pain as this pretty phantom appeared.
Vivian
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From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The human mind being, in this respect, of the nature of a kaleidoscope, that the slightest hitch, or jolt, or tremor is enough to change the entire picture that occupies it, it is not to be supposed that the illness of her father, alarming as it was, could occupy Alice Arden's thoughts to the exclusion of every other subject, during every moment of her journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The careless words of good Lady May, this evening, and the very obvious confusion of Vivian Darnley at mention of the name of Grace Maubray, troubled her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was the portrait of a young girl, with fair golden hair, a brilliant complexion, and large blue eyes, with something _riant_, triumphant, and arch to the verge of mischief, in her animated and handsome face.
