used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE SACRIFICE ACCEPTED.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
make calm or still
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
apart from; not including
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
the organ of sight
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
Fabiola
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From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
absolutely essential
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE ACCEPTED.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
servant's
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From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRIFICE ACCEPTED.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
in the direction of
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It appeared as if her servant’s mind were removed from surrounding objects, and conversing in a totally different sphere.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
which person or people
From this reading Fabiola, who never left her, except for moments to give necessary directions, watched her countenance with a mixture of awe and delight.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the whole of that day the patient seemed occupied with deep, but most pleasing thoughts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now a smile passed like a sunbeam across her features, now a tear trembled in her eye, or flowed down her cheeks; sometimes her pupils were raised and kept fixed on heaven for a considerable time, while a blissful look of perfect and calm enjoyment sat unvarying upon her; and then she would turn round with an expression of infinite tenderness towards her mistress, and hold out her hand to be clasped in hers.
