absent-minded
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From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
Chetwynde
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From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
Druce
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From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
Esmeralda
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From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
a man of refinement
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
death of a person
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading Would he recognize her?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
cut with a saw
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
only a very short time before
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
Selvaine
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From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
Selvaine's
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From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Esmeralda started, and her hand closed tightly over her fan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
Trafford
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From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
which person or people
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
belonging to which person
From this reading This gentleman, who had thanked her so fervently in the park, this nephew of Lord Selvaine’s, was the “Trafford” of whom Norman Druce had talked in his delirium, whose praises he had sung so enthusiastically!
in the company of; together with
From this reading She raised her eyes to his almost apprehensively; but he, as he bowed, looked at her with grave, absent-minded eyes, and it seemed to Esmeralda as if he scarcely saw her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would he recognize her?
Wyndover's
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From this reading “Miss Chetwynde is Lady Wyndover’s ward,” said Lord Selvaine.
