used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
agitatingadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
at any time
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
Leila
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From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
Leila's
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From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
hear with intention
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
MinanounUS /ˈmiːnə/
tropical Asian starlings
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
and nothing more
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
Selim
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From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was now, however, frequently allowed to lead her on Selim for a short ride, and Leila assured her papa that each time she felt her courage increase so much, that she was sure before long she should be able to ride out with him as usual.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Charles’s visits had been almost daily; though he had been permitted to see Leila only for a few minutes at a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than a fortnight had passed away, and Leila’s general health was greatly strengthened, though she had had many agitating scenes to go through.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a great pleasure to her to lie on the sofa with her knitting, and to listen to general conversation; and Mr. Howard was most desirous in every way to promote her cheerfulness.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert and Mina had at first affected her much, but she had now great pleasure in their society, and they came frequently, and spent the whole day, for Leila clung more to Mrs. Herbert than ever.
