used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
(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 All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
CONSTANCE'S
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From this reading THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
provide as food
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
a young female
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
come together
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
and nothing more
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
slightsnounUS /slaɪts/
plural of “slight” — a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF CONSTANCE'S MIND.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
Vernon
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From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Naturally proud, quick, susceptible, she felt slights, often merely incidental, with a deep and brooding resentment.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading Meanwhile, Constance Vernon grew up in womanhood and beauty.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All around her contributed to feed that stern remembrance which her father's dying words had bequeathed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The forlorn and dependent girl could not, indeed, fail to meet with many bitter proofs that her situation was not forgotten by a world in which prosperity and station are the cardinal virtues.
