used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
Cornelius
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From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
dependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
command with authority
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
divisible by two
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
at any time
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
set up or found
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
engage in
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
Margaret
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From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
a particular point in time
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
not any; not one
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
O'Reilly
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From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
on one occasion
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
rejectingverbUS /rɪˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “reject” — refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
slavishadjectiveUS /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
blindly imitative
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
precisely as stated
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We must go, Margaret," he said, in a tone which, though kind, did not admit of objection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
which person or people
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked down at me with a thoughtful, amused smile, which I understood, but which did not make me even change my attitude.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I felt so happy thus, from the very sense of a submission which implied on my part dependence-- that blessed trust of the child; on his, protection--that truest pleasure of strength; on both, affection, without which dependence becomes slavish and protection a burden.
a late time of life
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading The temper of Cornelius was open and direct; he claimed his authority at once, and found me more docile than I had ever been rebellious: it was no more in my nature to yield half obedience than to give divided love.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Cornelius O'Reilly had too much tact not to perceive at once the ascendency he had obtained over the proud and shy child, who, after rejecting his kindness for years, had yielded herself up in a moment.
