the state of being absent
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PENITENCE AND PARDON.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
approval
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
a young female
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
how
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From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
not any; not one
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
palliateverb
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
accept an excuse for
From this reading PENITENCE AND PARDON.
PENITENCEnoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading PENITENCE AND PARDON.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
express in words
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
express in words
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading She gave herself no credit for any good deed she had done during her absence; she did not flatter herself that she had been benevolent and kind in using the stolen money as she had used it; she did not believe that her tender vigil at the bedside of the dying girl made her less guilty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
at the time that
From this reading On the way, she had been thinking of her own guilt, and considering what she should do and say when she stood in the presence of her injured friends.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was not studying how to conceal or palliate her offence, but how she could best tell the whole truth.
Woodville
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From this reading Fanny arrived at the station near Woodville by the early train from the city.
