used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
regarded with admiration
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Rushton and Hetty departed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
well in the past; former
From this reading Mrs. Rushton and Hetty departed.
DESOLATEadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading HETTY DESOLATE.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
apart from; not including
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
HETTY
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From this reading HETTY DESOLATE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
held dear
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rushton and Hetty departed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
Nell
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From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
not any; not one
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
not one, and not any
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
others
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From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
Phyllis
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From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
on the contrary
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
Rushton
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From this reading Mrs. Rushton and Hetty departed.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
Wavertree
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From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phyllis was satisfied, and everything went on as usual at Wavertree Hall.
which person or people
From this reading No one was sorry to lose the visitors, except Nell, who was secretly rather fond of Hetty.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not a very brave child, and was much influenced by the opinion of others, especially of those whom she loved and admired; so, though there was a soft corner in her heart for Hetty, she was a little ashamed of the fact, seeing that none of the rest of the family shared her feeling.
