used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was anxiety about her mouth.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There was anxiety about her mouth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before her was the vision, as she had conceived it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
Cecile
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From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Before her was the vision, as she had conceived it.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
any strong feeling
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
fibresnounUS /ˈfaɪbərz/
plural of “fibre” — a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before her was the vision, as she had conceived it.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
held dear
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading There was anxiety about her mouth.
easily agitated
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
not any; not one
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before her was the vision, as she had conceived it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was anxiety about her mouth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Before her was the vision, as she had conceived it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was anxiety about her mouth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus she felt that he loved her and in no other way, with contemplation, with adoration.
which person or people
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He loved her with his soul alone, not as a woman who is pretty and good, but with a higher love than that, with the finest nervous fibres of his being--his real being--with the supreme emotion of the very essence of his soul.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading This evening Cecile had written a great deal into her diary; and she now paced up and down in her room, with locked hands hanging before her and her head slightly bowed and a fixed look in her eyes.
