used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
have
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
canstmodal verbUS /kænst/
an old form of “can”, used with “thou”
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
set up or found
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
Mabel
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From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
not any; not one
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
go across or through
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
by chance
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
have in common
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
in the near future
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Mabel, however, listened to her patiently, glad to shield the unhappy Lucy from the angry observations which she had herself to endure.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
Villars
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From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
at the time that
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mabel offered no consolation, for there is a dignity in grief which calls for something like respect; she, therefore, busied herself in getting the chamber restored to something like order, that Lucy might not be disturbed; and as soon as she heard her aunt stirring, she went to her, though most reluctantly, to communicate as much as she knew of the morning's adventure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, pass not, pass not, heedless by, Perhaps thou canst redeem The breaking heart from misery, Go, share thy lot with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When Lucy reached her own room, she found Mabel waiting there--but without taking any notice of her, she sunk down upon her bed, and remained gloomily silent.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading As she anticipated, she had to bear the brunt of her wrath, for Mrs. Villars, with the unreasonable temper of disappointment, was almost ready to blame _her_ for the whole occurrence.
