Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

later than; following

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

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From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

a young person of either sex

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

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From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

the state of being employed or having a job

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

giving courage or confidence or hope

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

opinion or judgment

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

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From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

for more time

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

engage in

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

not any; not one

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

on one occasion

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

and nothing more

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

reflecting optimism

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Clemence had already began to learn some of the bitter lessons of poverty.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

the act of testing something

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

precisely as stated

From this reading Clemence Graystone's first attempt at obtaining employment had not been sufficiently encouraging to cause her to entertain any very sanguine hopes in regard to a renewal of her exertions.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading But that stern necessity "which knows no law," compelled her to make another trial after she had somewhat recovered from the effects of her first disappointment.

a Caucasian

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

which person or people

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.

an established custom

From this reading She no longer viewed life through the rose-colored medium that she had been wont to do in her former, care-free days.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading There were thought lines gathering on the broad, white brow, and the dark eyes, that had once the joyous look of a happy child, told of one who had already tasted the bitterness of life, from which a favored few in this world only are exempt.