used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
anew
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
beneficiarynounUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃieri/
the recipient of funds or other benefits
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
Betsy
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From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
deem to be
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
divisible by two
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
a long fixed look
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
GEYSERverbUS /ˈɡaɪzər/
to overflow like a geyser
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
a young female
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
come together
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
not any; not one
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
proportionsnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
established beyond doubt
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
Rosalie
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From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
Rosalie's
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From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While she sat there she observed Betsy and Rosalie returning to the hotel, and her eyes narrowed as she regarded the girl’s tall slender figure and free carriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had promised to meet her in time for the next performance of the Old Faithful Geyser.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FAITHFUL GEYSER WHILE this conversation was going on, Mrs. Bruce was sitting on the veranda below, waiting for Irving.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Mrs. Bruce, even to suspect that her will was being thwarted was misery, and her gaze rested coldly on the girl now.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “It is no wonder I was attracted,” she thought; and now that the case had come before her again, and she had time to consider that her beneficiary had inflicted upon her a disappointment, Rosalie’s proved incapacity took on the proportions of ingratitude.
