used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
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 A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
conduceverb
be conducive to
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
at any time
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
opinion or judgment
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
a social unit living together
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
joylessadjective
not experiencing or inspiring joy
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
mechanicallyadverbUS /məˈkænɪkli/
in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
not any; not one
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
not one, and not any
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
obtruded
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From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
repining
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From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
somnambulismnoun
walking by a person who is asleep
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
unperformedadjective
not performed
From this reading No duty was unperformed, so exertion spared to conduce to the comfort of the now diminished family circle.
communicated in words
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More like somnambulism than waking reality was now the life of Florence Hamilton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A something there was in the hopeless, joyless expression of her beautiful face, which made the heart ache; yet none offered sympathy, or strove to console her, for she seemed unapproachable, with the cold, haughty glance of other days.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No words of repining or regret were uttered--no tear dimmed the large dark eyes.
but in spite of that
From this reading She moved and lived as it were mechanically, without the agency of feeling or sympathy; yet though she obtruded her grief on none, it was equally true that no gleam of returning cheerfulness ever lightened the gloom which enveloped her.
