abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
anew
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
at any time
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
Kitty's
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From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
a particular point in time
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
not any; not one
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading NOTICE TO QUIT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
on one occasion
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
established beyond doubt
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
QUITverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading NOTICE TO QUIT.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading _Some_ change in her, however, it was impossible that there should not be, after the great and sudden mental commotion which she had experienced.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NOTICE TO QUIT.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My fears lest Kitty's health might be affected by what had happened proved unfounded.
at the time that
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By next morning she had got herself once more in hand, and I did not again see the expression of utter abandonment to misery which had been visible on her face the previous night at the moment when she entered her room, and before she was aware of my presence there.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If ever she allowed herself to look like that again, I expect it was not until she had made quite sure first that there was no human being within reach to see what her countenance might betray.
