used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
Boxall
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From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
a young female
From this reading For Mary was a soft-hearted and too impressible girl.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the act of departing
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
impressibleadjective
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading For Mary was a soft-hearted and too impressible girl.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
engage in
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
come together
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
make reference to
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
not any; not one
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
soft-hearted
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From this reading For Mary was a soft-hearted and too impressible girl.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But the relations of the families rendered it impossible for him to avoid seeing Mary Boxall sometimes.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MORNING OF CHRISTMAS DAY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For Mary was a soft-hearted and too impressible girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
at the time that
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nor did he make any great effort to evade each meetings: and it must be confessed that it was not without a glow of inward satisfaction that he saw her confusion and the rosy tinge that spread over her face and deepened the color of her eyes when they thus happened to meet.
Worboise
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From this reading It is but justice to Thomas Worboise to mention that he made no opportunities of going to his "governor's" house after this.
