used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Not that he was allowed to see much of the charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
collisionnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
a young female
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
Helbeck
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From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
for more time
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that he was allowed to see much of the charm.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that he was allowed to see much of the charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that he was allowed to see much of the charm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not that he was allowed to see much of the charm.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
stepdaughternounUS /ˈstepdɔːtər/
a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading After the conversation of Passion Sunday her manner to him was no less cold and distant than before.
required or under orders
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
thornyadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From that night onwards the relations between Helbeck and his sister's stepdaughter took another tone.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He no longer went his own way, with no more than a vague consciousness that a curious and difficult girl was in the house; he watched her with increasing interest; he began to taste, as it were, the thorny charm that was her peculiar possession.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Their final collision, on the subject of the child, had, he supposed, undone the effects of his conciliatory words about her father.
