used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
a-glow
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From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
Channing
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From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
divisible by two
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
a young female
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
how
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From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
Jacqueline
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From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
Jacqueline's
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From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
Jemima's
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From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
and nothing more
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
Kate
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From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
lustrousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌstrəs/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
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 had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
not any; not one
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
reverynoun
an abstracted state of absorption
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
cut with a saw
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The girl had never been more radiant, her cheeks a-glow, her eyes so soft and lustrous that sometimes her mother's grew dim at sight of them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More and more, as the days passed, Kate congratulated herself on having taken Jacqueline's affairs in hand before any harm was done.
look attentively
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
at the time that
From this reading She remembered a time when her own mirror had shown her just such a look of brooding revery.
womanhoodnounUS /ˈwʊmənhʊd/
the state of being an adult woman
From this reading "Channing has done nothing more than wake her womanhood," thought the mother.
people who are wounded
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Startled out of her own preoccupation by Jemima's discovery of how matters stood between Jacqueline and the author, she continued to watch the younger girl narrowly; but she saw no signs of secret grief, nor even of wounded pride.
