adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
Ballard
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From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
benefitnounUS /ˈbenəfɪt/
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
Dr
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From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
EFFORTnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
Eloise
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From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
Evringham
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From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
father-in-law's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
flushedadjectiveUS /flʌʃt/
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
grandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
hotadjectiveUS /hɑːt/
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
moodnounUS /muːd/
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
prospectnounUS /ˈprɑːspekt/
the possibility of future success
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
talkingnounUS /ˈtɔːkɪŋ/
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
throwverbUS /θroʊ/
propel through the air
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
tryingadjectiveUS /ˈtraɪɪŋ/
hard to endure
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Evringham was only too glad to benefit by her father-in-law's modified mood, to glide along the surface of things and wait--Eloise knew it, knew it every day, in moments when her cheeks flushed hot--for Dr. Ballard to throw the handkerchief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If her mother would undertake the interview now and take that stand with Mr. Evringham which Eloise felt that self-respect demanded, the girl would gladly escape it; but there was no prospect of such a thing.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EFFORT FOR TRUTH When Eloise spoke in the ravine of talking with her grandfather, it was because for a few days she had been trying to make up her mind to an interview with him.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The girl wished to talk with Mr. Evringham without her mother's knowledge, and the prospect was a dreaded ordeal.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A fortnight ago she would have felt this to be impossible; but subtle changes had been going on in herself, and, she thought, in him.
