used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
Alice
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From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEITH IS UNPRACTICAL, AND MRS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
made afraid
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KEITH IS UNPRACTICAL, AND MRS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
KEITH
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From this reading KEITH IS UNPRACTICAL, AND MRS.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading KEITH IS UNPRACTICAL, AND MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
literature in metrical form
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
on the contrary
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
school-teacher
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From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
strollsnounUS /stroʊlz/
plural of “stroll” — a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
UNPRACTICAL
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From this reading KEITH IS UNPRACTICAL, AND MRS.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
nonexistent
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It rather frightened her to feel that she was on a pedestal; and often he soared away from her with his poetry and his fancies, and she was afraid that he would discover it and think she was a hypocrite.
but in spite of that
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
YORKE
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From this reading YORKE GIVES HIM GOOD ADVICE The strolls in the budding woods and the glimpses shown her of a spirit somewhat different from any she had known were beginning to have their influence on Alice.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It flattered her and filled her with a certain content that the young school-teacher should like her so much; yet, knowing herself, it gave her a vague feeling that he was wanting in that quality of sound judgment which she recognized in some of her other admirers.
