used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
on or to one side
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
Elinor
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From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
a young female
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He would grow hard, and wholly selfish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He would grow hard, and wholly selfish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
Lesley
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From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
loveableness
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From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
Loveland
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From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
joined in matrimony
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
obscuredverbUS /əbsˈkjʊrd/
past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
and nothing more
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He would grow hard, and wholly selfish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elinor could not help him to do that.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
Val's
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From this reading And if they married, the bright loveableness in Val's nature would be clouded and obscured.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was not the kind of girl to dream of the existence of that real self, of which Lesley had fancied she caught glimpses sometimes, as if behind a veil that never had been torn aside.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He would grow hard, and wholly selfish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Coolidge would be well enough satisfied with Lord Loveland as he was, for she would only want from him material things, such things as she could afford to buy with her money.
