the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
confined by bonds
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
CONQUERverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
ELLEN
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From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
good-will
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From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
Hilda
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From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
and nothing more
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
try to get or reach
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading She might have betrayed herself, and the only light in her darkness was the hope of keeping Stephen's good-will.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
UNDERTAKESverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪks/
third-person singular of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To feel his eyes upon her in amazement, disapproval, or scorn--there was the one contingency intolerable and shameful.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
migratory
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELLEN UNDERTAKES TO CONQUER HERSELF The first sting of disappointment past, Ellen believed that she was glad that her Christmas journey had been made impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pure hearts, she believed, did not wander, nor did they seek those which were bound.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her experience of human passion was limited; she believed that the simple fact that Hilda lived would keep his heart from wandering.
