used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
be able to spare or give up
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
(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 felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
the two together, not just one
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
Corklemore
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From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “How could her dear Nowell exist without her?
Cradockʼs
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From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
dearly loved
From this reading “How could her dear Nowell exist without her?
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
the act of departing
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
Eoa
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From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading “How could her dear Nowell exist without her?
feintverbUS /feɪnt/
deceive by a mock action
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
How
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From this reading “How could her dear Nowell exist without her?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
for more time
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
ministeringverbUS /ˈmɪnɪstrɪŋ/
-ing form of “minister” — attend to the wants and needs of others
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
Nowell
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From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
and nothing more
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
perambulatornoun
a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
prematurelyadverbUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊrli/
(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
only a very short time before
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
term of address for a man
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
precisely as stated
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mrs. Nowell Corklemore by this time was well established at the Hall, and did not mean in her kind rich heart to quit the place prematurely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Almost every day, however, she made some feint of departure, which rendered every one more alive to the value of her presence.
which person or people
From this reading But she hoped for dear Sir Cradockʼs sake, and that sweet simple–minded Eoa—who really did require some little cultivation—that, now she understood them both, and could do her little of ministering, Mr. Corklemore would let her stay, if it were only two days longer.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “How could her dear Nowell exist without her?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
an affirmative
From this reading She felt quite sure he would come that day—yes, that very day—to fetch her, in their little simple carriage, that did shake her poor back so dreadfully”—back thrown into prominence here, being an uncommonly pretty one—“but oh, how thankful she ought to be for having a carriage at all, and so many poor things—quite as good, quite as refined, and delicate—could scarcely afford a perambulator!
