used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
anew
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
a quantity of money
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
Barry's
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From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
Belinda's
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From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
bereavementnounUS /bərˈiːvmənt/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
Bertram
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From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
propose a payment
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
BREAKSnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Linda was civil to her, but indifferent to everything and everybody.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
earringsnounUS /ˈɪrɪŋz/
plural of “earring” — jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
every person
From this reading Linda was civil to her, but indifferent to everything and everybody.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Linda was civil to her, but indifferent to everything and everybody.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
a young female
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Linda was civil to her, but indifferent to everything and everybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
Linda
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From this reading Linda was civil to her, but indifferent to everything and everybody.
Linda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
quivered
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From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
undergoingverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
unthinkableadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkəbəl/
incapable of being conceived or considered
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Every time that scene rose before Miss Barry's mental vision her earrings quivered again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did these weary days that she was undergoing amount to?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SPELL BREAKS That spot in Miss Belinda's heart which had softened toward her niece in the latter's misery of bereavement bid fair to harden over again every time she thought of Linda's attitude toward Bertram King.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was bad enough to harbor the absurd theory that so young a man had been able to mould the opinions and actions of his employer; but it was unthinkable that in this time of grief and stress the girl had been able to sneer at him, and so evidently cut him to the heart with her accusation.
