used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
(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 was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BURGLARS AT FRENCH CROSS.
BURGLARSnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading BURGLARS AT FRENCH CROSS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
make calm or still
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
Chelda
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From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
comforternounUS /ˈkʌmfərtər/
a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
travel across or pass over
From this reading BURGLARS AT FRENCH CROSS.
the act of departing
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
Derrice
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From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
dispassionateadjectiveUS /dɪˈspæʃənət/
unaffected by strong emotion or prejudice
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
set up or found
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading BURGLARS AT FRENCH CROSS.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
a young female
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
Huntington'snounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “huntington” — United States physician who first described Huntington's chorea
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Was Mrs. Negus mistaken?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Was Mrs. Negus mistaken?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
NegusnounUS /ˈniːɡəs/
wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
From this reading Was Mrs. Negus mistaken?
not any; not one
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
without much difficulty
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Chelda seemed absolutely indifferent to Mr. Huntington's departure.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
utterancesnounUS /ˈʌtərənsɪz/
plural of “utterance” — the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
at the time that
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Derrice readily accepted the invitation to French Cross, but found her services as a comforter in no wise required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She was ready enough to discuss him when his name was mentioned, but all her utterances were so calm and dispassionate that Derrice often found herself obliged to check the look of wonder with which she found herself gazing at the enigmatical girl.
