afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading IDA BEGINS TO KNOW HERSELF.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
GERALDINE
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From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading IDA BEGINS TO KNOW HERSELF.
IDAnounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading IDA BEGINS TO KNOW HERSELF.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
Kempis
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From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading IDA BEGINS TO KNOW HERSELF.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
the act of departing
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
engage in
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
not any; not one
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
on one occasion
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
reopenedverbUS /riˈoʊpənd/
past form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
Seabrook
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From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
SEABROOK'S
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From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
have in common
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But on the following morning, she reopened the cabinet, and leaving the books recommended by Miss Seabrook, gave her attention to those on the second shelf.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IDA BEGINS TO KNOW HERSELF.
well-meantadjective
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Ida had no wish to share Miss Seabrook’s religious sentiments, and after she had gone away, the books were hastily restored to the cabinet and the door locked once more.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the contrary, the books were less attractive since that young lady had spoken in their favour.
à
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From this reading GERALDINE SEABROOK’S well-meant commendation had failed to make Ida desirous of reading Thomas à Kempis or the “Christian Year.”
