used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
a state at a particular time
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
Consul's
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From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
ensueverbUS /ɪnˈsuː/
issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
Erika
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From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
divisible by two
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
immediately past
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
lawn-tennis
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From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
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 In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
by chance
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
except for; apart from
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
required or under orders
From this reading The day on which, as she supposed, her happiness, her faith, the entire purpose of her life, lay in ruins about her, was occupied with social duties of every description.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading This condition of mind was far from being an agreeable one: moreover, the reaction afterwards was terrible: nevertheless, thanks to this moral paralysis, Erika was able in critical moments to preserve appearances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She performed them all,--an afternoon tea, with lawn-tennis, a dinner, and at last a supper with music at the Austrian Consul's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
hard to endure
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to many trying and strange characteristics possessed by Erika, Providence had bestowed upon her one which at this time stood her in stead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Upon any severe agitating experience a few hours of cool, hard self-consciousness were sure to ensue,--hours in which she was perfectly able to appear in the world with dry eyes, and not even the keenest observer could perceive any change in her, save that her laugh was perhaps more frequent and more silvery.
