used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
Barrabas
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From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading RIGHT M. C.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
one or the other of two
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
emotionalisms
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From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
etc
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From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
divisible by two
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
EverlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
everydayadjectiveUS /ˈevriˈdeɪ/
found in the ordinary course of events
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
evolveverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlv/
work out
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
a young female
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
and nothing more
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading RIGHT M. C.
engage in
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
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 I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
moralities
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From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
used to form the superlative
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
neuroticadjectiveUS /nʊˈrɑːtɪk/
characteristic of or affected by neurosis
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
not any; not one
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
overstrained
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From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
a human being
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
personages
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From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
PhilosophernounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfər/
a specialist in philosophy
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
psychoanalysisnounUS /ˌsaɪkoʊəˈnæləsəs/
a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud
From this reading It has no “abnormal” or “neurotic” episodes; no “problems” and no “psychoanalysis.”
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
Sentimentalistnoun
someone who indulges in excessive sentimentality
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
sister-sympathy
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From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
SorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
not in physical motion
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
Thelma
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From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I myself am not more sure about it than she was!
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There are no “thrills,” no “brain storms,” no “doubtful moralities”--no unnatural overstrained “emotionalisms,” whatever.
at the time that
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
in or at the place that
From this reading Its “sentiment” is of an ordinary, everyday type, common to quiet English homes where the “sensational” press finds no admittance, and where a girl may live her life as innocent of evil as a rose;--where even the most selfish of cynical “philosophers” may gradually evolve something better than Self.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether my heroine chose the right partner for life is for my readers to determine.
which person or people
From this reading The personages who figure in the tale are drawn absolutely from life--“still life” I might call it--and are fit to make the acquaintance of any “Young Person” of either sex.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I have hopes that the “Philosopher,” though selfish, may be liked, when he is known, for his _un_selfishness,--and that the “Sentimentalist” may waken a sister-sympathy among those many charming women, who though wishing to be gentle and just to their admirers, do not always know their own minds in affairs of love.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _“Thelma,” “Barrabas,” “The Sorrows of Satan,” “The Life Everlasting,” “Innocent,” “The Young Diana,” etc._ The following story is of the simplest character, purposely so designed.
