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From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
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From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
CroftnounUS /krɔːft/
a small farm worked by a crofter
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
flowernounUS /ˈflaʊər/
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
genialitynounUS /ˌdʒiːniˈæləti/
a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
JOHNnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
maidnounUS /meɪd/
a female domestic
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
Mooifontein
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From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
perfumedadjectiveUS /pərˈfjuːmd/
filled or impregnated with perfume
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
sheddingnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
Silas
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From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
suspectedadjectiveUS /səˈspektɪd/
believed likely
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
unguessed
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From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
venturenounUS /ˈventʃər/
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bessie was like a flower: the more she basked in the light and warmth of her love the more her character opened and unfolded, shedding perfumed sweetness around her and revealing unguessed charms.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading JOHN TO THE RESCUE The important domestic events described in the last chapter took place on December 7, 1880, and for the next twelve days or so everything went as happily at Mooifontein as things should go under the circumstances.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now that he came to be on such intimate terms with his betrothed, he perceived a hundred charms and graces in her nature which before he had never suspected.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every day Silas Croft beamed with an enlarged geniality in his satisfaction at the turn that matters had taken, and every day John found cause to congratulate himself more and more on the issue of his bold venture towards matrimony.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It is so with all women, and more especially with a woman of her stamp, whom Nature has made to love and be loved as maid and wife and mother.
